Spotlight
Good luck beating Ravines Golf Club, a tough Arnold Palmer design in Saugatuck
Ravines Golf Club doesn't let golfers relax. From the first hole to the final fairway, there's always an obstacle to clear, a challenge to meet. On a bad day, this demanding Arnold Palmer design will steal half a dozen of your golf balls. On a good day, it's a peaceful round through the woods.
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Macatawa Legends Golf & C.C. lives on in Holland, Mich.
Almost every beach town along Lake Michigan offers a good public golf course. Holland almost lost theirs. Macatawa Legends Golf & C.C., a Ray Hearn design, went into receivership in 2009, but you would never know it these days. Once the recession cleared, Macatawa Legends came back to life.
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Bring your 'A' game to survive Cutters' Ridge at Manistee National
How good are you? Cutters' Ridge at Manistee National Golf & Resort separates the haves from the have-nots. This Jerry Matthews design from 2000 just might be the toughest course, yard for yard, in Michigan. Wetlands lurk seemingly everywhere, and its slope from the tips soars to 149.
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Feature Stories
New closer: Final three at Crooked Tree Golf Club in Petoskey to get the Arthur Hills touch
While the 6,721-yard Crooked Tree Golf Club is a nice change of pace at the Boyne Resort in Petoskey, it isn't without its flaws. That's why management has brought in Bay Harbor's architect, Arthur Hills, to redo the last three holes. Work on the project was scheduled to begin in late summer 2013 in time for the opening of the 2014 season. The course will remain open for play on nos. 1-15 during the construction period.
... full article »- The tribe at GolfNow.com has spoken: Metro Detroit's top 10 public golf courses
- No top 100 ranking? No problem at these great Michigan public golf courses
Reviews
With new course on the way, spotlight shines on Island Resort's Sweetgrass Golf Club in Harris
If its new course lives up to the hype, the Island Resort in Harris, Mich. will take its place among the best casino/golf destinations east of the Mississippi. Especially when paired with the existing top-10 gem Sweetgrass Golf Club.
... full article »- Conquer the ski hill of The Jackal Golf Club at Mt. Brighton
- Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme is an ideal family golf resort
Michigan Golf Destinations
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Southwest Michigan
Along Lake Michigan's coastline in the southwest corner of the state, a succession of small beach towns provide a quick escape from the city life of Detroit and Chicago. Value golf courses are a constant theme in Michigan, and the southwest corner is no exception.
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Northeast Michigan
While Michigan's northwest may be the more nationally known vacation region, the northeast part of the state boasts a collection of small towns and natural wonders worth exploring, too, including one of the Midwest's top golf destinations, Gaylord.
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Southeast Michigan
The majority of Michigan's population and golf courses are based in and around metro Detroit in the state's southeast corner. They love their sports in Detroit, and they especially enjoy golf in the Motor City. While there are plenty of exclusive clubs for the auto industry elite, a smattering of daily-fee courses make the game affordable and accessible for everyone.
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Upper Peninsula
Wilderness is the big attraction in the Upper Peninsula. Hunting, fishing, hiking and boating are favorite pastimes of all "Yoopers." The summer golf season may be cruelly short, usually just June through September, but there are some real standout golf courses for those who make the trek.
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Northwest Michigan
The most coveted vacation spot in Michigan is the northwest coast, where you'll find many of the state's highest-ranked resort golf courses as well as charming lakes and bayside towns. Much of the state's most spectacular coastline can be found in the northwest, making it an ideal summer haven for boaters and those seeking natural, freshwater beaches.
